Section 31
Loan of Government antiquities or historical objects
of Sarawak Heritage Ordinance, 2019
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The Director, with the approval of the Minister, may make loans or exchanges of any antiquities or historical objects belonging to the Government to or with learned societies, museums, or any specialist or expert within a specified time, and may authorize the exportation of such antiquities or historical objects from Sarawak for such purposes.
(2)
Any agreement for a loan under subsection (1) shall contain adequate provisions for the preservation, insurance, duration of the agreement and the return to Sarawak of the antiquities or historical objects.
(3)
If through any act, neglect or default on account whereof any damage is caused to the antiquities or historical objects during the duration of the loan or exchange, the learned societies, museums, or any specialist or expert shall compensate the Government for an amount to be determined by the Director and which shall be recoverable by the Government as a civil debt.